M/16/049-University College Cork / Irish Management Institute [2016] IECompA m16049 (11 November 2016)

M/16/049-University College Cork / Irish Management Institute [2016] IECompA m16049 (11 November 2016)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork; Target: Irish Management Institute
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition of Sole Control, Education Sector
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition of Sole Control Education Sector

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Parties

University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork

Acquirer

Irish Management Institute

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is cleared under Phase 1.